Does someone in your family just LOVE animals? We'll direct you to the animal sanctuaries in Collin County, from exotic animals like tigers to domestic horse rescues. The low cost to enter is offset by the attention you show to their animals. Read more...

Do you love hot air balloon festivals and balloon glows? You're not alone, as these hot air balloon events draw people from miles around! We include details so you can find all of the DFW balloon festivals. Read more...

If you're wondering what to do today, tonight, tomorrow, this week or next month in Frisco, Allen, Plano, McKinney, or all of Collin County, you'll find it on our community calendar! We look for the fun things to do so you don't miss out on anything! Read more...

We set out to find the best Christmas holiday light displays in Collin County and we found them! From the mega light shows to the neighborhood Christmas light displays, we provide a Google map link for you. Merry Christmas! Read more...

When the temps soar to 100℉ or more, it's time to get creative and look for cool things to do. But you don't always have to stay indoors! Read more...

Looking for fresh ideas to reconnect over date night? You're probably not looking to recreate the movie "Date Night" but would like something to do other than attend the same old restaurant. Check out these ideas from free to whatever! Read more...

When you are looking for the biggest and the best Easter egg hunts in Collin County, we rounded them up right here. We share with you where to see the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs in the day or with a flashlight--or even with Fido. Many events are free. Read more...

Looking for rodeos, the Shawnee Trail, a Texas-shaped swimming pool, or just good ol' Tex Mex restaurants? Well, just like the photo shows, everything's bigger in Texas, so pull on your cowboy boots and let's go! Read more...

What's your extreme sport? Sky diving, skate boarding, wake boarding, mountain biking...or maybe your idea of "extreme" is a gentle hot air balloon ride? We've also searched out beyond Collin County to find rafting, rock climbing, hunting and ATV trails. Read more...

We all love a good 4th of July celebration, and if you live in Collin County, you can experience them at least twice! No, we're not on the international date line, but some celebrations fall early, so you'll get to see fireworks more than once. Great fourth of July celebrations include hometown parades, an all-day Christian concert, and city-sponsored events! Read more...

There are ponds located throughout Collin County where the kids can drop a line for catch and release fishing. Some of these ponds are on private land for use only by residents of the homeowners association, but many are city or county managed. Read more...

There are multiple championship golf courses that are open to the public in Collin County, most with pro shops, practice areas, and dining facilities. A couple even offer foot golf. Read more...

Guys, why should the ladies have all of the fun? Don't wait for a bachelor party to get together and grunt! (Okay, that was uncalled for.) Whether your budget is "zero" or not, there's some great things to do with the guys! There are some great ideas for dads and sons, too. Read more...

We've found the nature preserves, hiking and biking trails, fishing ponds and best kept secrets so you don't have to go digging for them. We'll show you where you can traverse the city by trails or find that park providing the back-to-nature experience with the modern amenities. Read more...

Halloween brings loads of fun for the whole family! Pumpkin patches, Trick or Treating schedules, ghost walks, haunted houses, and Fall festivals. We've found over twenty venues to collect candy, get a little scared, and find your perfect pumpkin for your Jack-O-Lantern masterpiece. Read more...

With cities in Collin County topping the nation's Best Places to Live in the US, it's no surprise that kid-friendly fun is easy to find here in Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Plano! We've highlighted the best places to take kids when you hear, "I'm bored!". For some you won't even need your wallet! Read more...

Sometimes mom just has to get out with her girlfriends, right? Why not let your hair down and race your friends around a track, go sky diving, or paint a portrait--with a glass of wine in the other hand. Or go to the theatre--the kind with live performers. Super ideas for moms and daughters here, too. Read more...

Where do you go when you finally get the kids settled, the sitter has arrived--and it's after 9:00? We'll direct you to some places that are still hopping when it seems the sidewalks have been rolled up and everyone's gone to bed. Fitting for date night, ladies night or guys night out. Read more...

Whether you're looking for a place to go for the evening with a group of friends, a ladies night out, or a date night, sometimes you just want to go somewhere to hear a live band or piano music. We've listed some of the top spots to hear live music. Read more...

From the National Videogame Museum to the world of trains, we have many interactive museums and historical places to keep you busy!
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There's all kinds of art available to view in Collin County, and not just stuffy art galleries! Public art sculptures seem to be the most prevalant and that's great, because it means it's mostly free! There's even art where the kids are encouraged to climb on it. (Yup, you read that right!) Read more...

Are you a bargain shopper or do you like the VIP experience? We'll share with you some of your new favorite places to go shopping. Read more...

Are your teens looking for something fun to do in Allen, Frisco, McKinney or Plano? We've got some out-of-the-box ideas for them including clean comedy, beading, teen nights and deals at jump centers and bowling alleys, disc golf--or the best skate park in Texas! Read more...

There are numerous locations where you can go see a play or performance in Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Plano. Some locations may surprise you--like the Allen Public Library, where most of the events are free! Additionally, every city has their own performing arts center, as does Collin County. You don't have to travel to Dallas for culture! Read more...

Where to find garage sales and yard sales in Collin County, when you'll find them, how to find them, how to hold a garage sale, what you'll need to know before you go shopping at garage sales or hold a sale, and what an estate sale is...all here! Read more...